Daycare & ECE in Kelston
5 licensed early childhood services across 1 service type in Kelston, Auckland.
Composite = our 0–100 ECE quality score (weighted average of six ERO dimensions, normalised within Equity Index band). 20 Hours ECE & ERO coverage are counts of the 5 licensed services in Kelston.
Estimate your costs: our FamilyBoost + Childcare Subsidy calculator stacks 20 Hours ECE, the means-tested Childcare Subsidy, and the IRD FamilyBoost rebate to show net weekly cost.
Services in Kelston, by type
Education & Care — 5
Ko Taku Reo Preschool, Auckland
Ko Taku Reo Preschool provides education and care for up to 30 children in Kelston. In an ERO review in July 2023, our analysis of the report found the service meets regulatory standards for health and safety, with previously identified concerns now addressed.
Kelston Community Early Childhood Centre
Te Puna Kelston ELC
Te Puna Kelston ELC is an education and care service in Kelston with a current roll of 76 children. ERO's Akanuku review (December 2023) found bicultural practice graded as B in our analysis of the report, with children developing confidence in their own cultures and respect for others; approximately one-third of the roll identifies as Māori or Pacific heritage.
Future Stars Early Learning Centre
Go Bananas Childcare Kelston
Go Bananas Childcare Kelston is an education and care service in Kelston with a current roll of 60 children. Our analysis of the ERO report from August 2024 indicates that curriculum and learning practices require development, with Te Whāriki outcomes not yet fully explored or integrated into planning.
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Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Kelston?
- There are 5 licensed early childhood services in Kelston, Auckland: 5 education & care. Combined enrolment 248 children.
- Is there childcare near me in Kelston?
- Yes — Kelston has 5 licensed early childhood services, every one of them listed below with its address, service type and 20 Hours ECE status. To rank them by walking or driving distance from your exact address, use our find-by-address radius search.
- What's the largest daycare in Kelston?
- Te Puna Kelston ELC is the largest licensed centre in Kelston with 76 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.
- Which centres in Kelston offer 20 Hours ECE?
- 0 of 5 centres (0%) in Kelston participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week of care for 3-5 year olds. The 20-Hrs pill on each centre card below shows participation.
- Are there kindergartens in Kelston?
- No kindergartens listed in Kelston specifically — try adjacent suburbs. Other licensed options below cover the same age groups.
- Which operator chains have centres in Kelston?
- Only one chain operates in Kelston: Go Bananas Childcare (1 centre). The other 4 centres are independent.
- How much does daycare cost in Kelston?
- Costs in Kelston follow the NZ national pattern: education & care centres typically $280-$360/week for under-2s, dropping to $0-$100/week for 3-5 year olds at 20-Hours-participating centres. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds. FamilyBoost (25% IRD rebate, $75/week cap) applies on top. See our /cost-of-daycare/kelston/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.
- What government support is available for childcare in Kelston?
- All 5 licensed centres in Kelston are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating Kelston centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k-$180k household income). Use our /familyboost-calculator for your specific net weekly cost.
- How much is childcare per week in NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kelston.
- How much does it cost to care for a child per week?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kelston.
- How much does Winz pay for childcare subsidy?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kelston.
- How many hours is free daycare NZ?
- See the centre listings, methodology, and our FamilyBoost calculator on this page for daycare in Kelston.
Understanding NZ ECE — topic guides
Data sources & freshness (4 sources · last refresh 12 July 2026)
Service type, address, roll, ethnicity, Equity Index, 20 Hours, Takiwā, lat/lng
Annual financial returns (community-based + umbrella orgs)
Per-centre review reports + 6-dimension letter grades (curriculum / wellbeing / whānau / bicultural / health & safety / leadership)
Safety score, crime/1k, 2023 Census demographics
Last build refresh: . See full methodology + data sources pages for licences, refresh cadences, and known gaps.